[RBW] Re: Autumn Gravel Ramble in Michigan

The ride was fine, There were about 250 people having a great time. There was a fair number of vintage bikers although no other Riv's showed up. Tom Palmer was planning to be there, but he got injured and had to bail. It was still a good time, I spend the weekend

[RBW] Re: ROADINI tease on the BLUG

i had 50's that measured 48. they weren't even a tight fit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com.

[RBW] Re: End of fall s24o - impressed by durability of Compass tires...

Having seen Mark's Atlantis in the flesh, I can attest that it's rugged and elegant, our prairie skies are truly breathtaking and Mark is one of the nicest bike people I've met ...and I've met quite a few and a heckuva rider to boot. It's always a pleasure to run into him! Mark, as

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

First off, the washer that goes between the pod and the shift lever doesn't actually do the indexing, so replacing it probably wouldn't have any effect. What the washer does is firmly hold one side of the mechanism so it doesn't move when you move the lever. The indexing is integral to the

Re: [RBW] Re: ROADINI tease on the BLUG

I had Schwalbe Marathons in 47 on my (canti) Sam for a while. I don't have a fancy digital caliper to tell you actual width, though I'd guess they measure quite a bit under 47. Bob -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

[RBW] Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

Hi all, After searching the archives, I found Marc Irwin had used and liked interrupter levers on the close to the stem part of the Bosco bars. Anyone else care to chime in? I recently acquired a pair and a long stem is on the way so I will experiment this weekend. Thanks, Tom Palmer Twin

[RBW] Re: End of fall s24o - impressed by durability of Compass tires...

I was following along on your IG, happy to see that you posted here with details. Will Ashe On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 9:21:24 AM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote: > > I went on a long s24o this weekend - 108km (about 67 miles) on varying > surfaces. > > The route started with a 'Voyageur

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Bill, 1. RD 7700 9 & 8 speed. 2. Middle of the range skips two clicks. Have not yet bought a new set. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Bill Lindsay

[RBW] Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

The only real issue being the transition from mountain style brake levers with their housing well distanced from the bar, to the interrupters which run with housing set close to the bar. It just makes the space between the brakes awkward for hands due to the funky housing run. Outside of that,

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

I believe that the super-slack Dutch bikes are as much about in-city utility than 'fit' while riding. With a really laid back seat tube angle, it makes it extremely easy to put your foot on the ground while remaining seated on the saddle. For stop lights and stop signs and such, it's very

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:35:55 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Bill, > > 1. RD 7700 9 & 8 speed. > RD7700 is a rear derailer model, not a shiftlever model. Maybe you have the BS77 shifters? When you say 9 & 8 speed, what do you mean. Are you referring to the fact that the BS77

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Sorry. Yes looked at the wrong number. It's compatible with RD-7700 & RD-7400 derailleurs. Model SL BS77. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 10:50 AM, Bill Lindsay

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Hugh, Did the problem (missing indexed shifts) suddenly happen? Or was it gradual?? If it was sudden, was it following a disassembly of the shifter? Or perhaps you removed/replaced the cable?? On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 10:53:29 AM UTC-7, Hugh Smitham wrote: > > Sorry. Yes looked at

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Jeremy is right. I will add that the chrome washer piece http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/sh21space.htm is not a wear item, doesn't have anything directly to do with indexing, and is not plastic. Hugh indicated to me offline that he's already ordered new shifters. Mail the old right side

Re: [RBW] Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

And you have to get interrupter levers with the correct clamp diameter. They are available in 22.2, 23.8, and 26.0 clamp sizes (and maybe 31.8 for oversize bars). On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Kai Vierstra wrote: > The only real issue being the transition from mountain

[RBW] Re: Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

Do you really ride alot with your hands near the stem with a Bosco bar ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Bill, My curious quotient has peaked. Tomorrow on my day off I'm going to disassemble the shifter. I'll take pics and share. ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 11:54 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

OK, well the offer still stands. If you want to mail the shifter to me to confirm it's busted, I'm willing to look at it for you. If you are convinced it's broken and want to throw it out, no problems. If there really are clicks in the middle that have just vanished, I'm sure it's busted.

[RBW] Re: Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

Garth, Thanks for the perspective. I have albas on the bike now and the Boscos have much more rise so I am thinking the flat part of the bar is going to be lower and 2cm farther away than the current set up. Stability will be a wait and see on the bike. I like interrupters on my road bike for

[RBW] Re: RBW listers in eastern Kansas

You're right Chad, that was my Roadeo. I just picked it up today. Darn, I was in a rush so I didn't see your bike or the Atlantis. My brother-in-law is friends with all the guys at that shop (Velo+) but it's my first time there. I'll be going back. It's nice to have a place where steel is

[RBW] Re: Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

Garth, That is kind of what I am asking. I haven't put the bars on yet. I like sitting up but want the option of getting more forward and lower. Thanks, Tom -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

[RBW] Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

Using reverse levers in the ends of the Boscos might mitigate the strange cable swoop-in to the interrupters. If you've already got bar-end shifters in there, that would t work. Or, have just rear shifting and only front braking... :^) Philip www.biketinker.com www.philipwilliamson.com --

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Super interesting. I've had to "wind a bar end lever back up" when it ran out of range due to disassembly and reassembly, but never encountered friction in the middle range. I would need to change into indexed shifting on both bikes, to check, though. Philip www.biketinker.com

[RBW] Re: Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

I had such a fear of catching those reverse levers on branches that I couldn't stand to use them, but I think my fears are unfounded, yes? I have some somewhere I'd be happy to sell cheap if the o.p.'s interested.. -Kai Brooklyn NY On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:51:23 PM UTC-4, Philip

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

Patrick: I've also found the same. I like to be back on the saddle when cranking at a low rpm. But prefer to be a bit further forward when I'm spinning with less resistance. Just my (completely unscientific) observations. Rene: For you're sake, lets hope they graded on a curve! I've definitely

[RBW] Re: Interrupter levers on Bosco bars

Palmer, FWIW, From my experience on a Bombadil(Alba bar) , with the high trail handling (and high bars) putting my hands anywhere near the stem feels completely unstable, nothing like my custom bike with neutral handling which handles like a racing bike and feels just fine with hands on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

How do you find having the saddle all the way affects your reach to the pedals / pedal stroke? On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:57:19 PM UTC-4, Eric Karnes wrote: > > Patrick: I've also found the same. I like to be back on the saddle when > cranking at a low rpm. But prefer to be a bit

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles, Pauls, SRAM, etc

Hi Phil, I will take the Paul Touring canti pair if still available. Thanks. Joe in GJT 81506 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

I find everything is connected. As I move the seat further back, I need to lower the saddle to keep the distance to the pedals (and therefore pedal stroke) similar. I've also found that I prefer shorter crank arms (170 or even 165) on bikes with the seat further back. I suppose this makes

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

Funny that those are available many places for less than $3. Took my 8 speed lever apart far enough to see that the corresponding ring is fine. The mating bits appear to be pressed together with the lever itself in the assembly. My curiousity did not extend to prying this apart. No loose

[RBW] WTT: Nitto Technomic for Threadless Stem

Hi all- I know this is an odd request for the RBW forum, but... I just procured a Hilsen frame with a threadless headset and need a decent looking threadless road stem to go with it. I'm looking for something in 100 or 110mm. I have a 90 or 120mm Technomic I could trade. Thanks! Eric -- You

[RBW] Re: WTT: Nitto Technomic for Threadless Stem

Really? Is it a Rivendell fork? Waterford surely knows how to do it, and it's a standard option for a Roadeo, but I've never seen a threadless Hilsen. Anyway, if it really is a threadless Riv - fork, it's going to be 1" threadless, which is kind of rare. Otherwise, you'll run a 1-1/8"

[RBW] 50cm Cheviot build

Recently purchased this frame from a list member / Bostonian, Leonard, and built it up this past week. Pretty basic Riv setup: 50cm Cheviot Nitto Road bars 80cm

[RBW] Re: 50cm Cheviot build

That's a pretty bike! I've never liked the look of mixtes before, but those Cheviots with fat tires are real lookers. On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 7:05:21 PM UTC-4, Belopsky wrote: > > >

[RBW] fs: Nitto S83 seatpost (27.2) + Shimano FD clamp (31.8)

For sale is a Nitto S83 seatpost (27.2) and I'm throwing in a Shimano FD clamp (31.8). You know you can always use a spare clamp! Seatpost has some surface marks. They look worse in the photos than they are. $50 shipped for the combo. https://s17.postimg.org/hpe3ui8vj/IMG_2968.jpg

[RBW] Re: WTT: Nitto Technomic for Threadless Stem

It is! It's from the first run of Hilsens and the original owner had the rear spaced 130 and requested a threadless setup ala the Legolas. I actually really like the look of the lugs and threadless setup together. With the right stem, there's a really nice contrast of traditional ornament and

[RBW] PSA: b17 select sale at bike-discount.de

If anyone is interested in getting one of these while they're still available, bike-discount.de is selling the b17 select for 95 usd. I got one a couple weeks ago and they disappeared off the site but are back on now.

[RBW] fs: Shimano 9 speed bar end shifter pods

fs: Shimano 9 speed shifter bar end pods. Some light marks but work excellent. $20 shipped https://s12.postimg.org/6nufqwrct/IMG_2967.jpg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[RBW] Re: Credit where it's due (tires)

The stone has been thrown into the calm pond. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 7:50:19 PM UTC-4, Paul G wrote: > > Global Cycling Network is a British racing-oriented YouTube channel. Much > of their advice has been typical of most sources cycling information that >

[RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

How do drop bars change stem length/setup for those with their seats way, way back? Do you account for that when picking the frame or are there frames where you can do both upright/pull back bars AND drop bars? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Saddles, Pauls, SRAM, etc

update On Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 8:24:16 AM UTC-4, Philip Kim wrote: > > Cross post from I-Bob > > >> I've sold a few more projects I've accumulated over the past few years, >> because I'm content with my stable as it is. So here are the left overs... >> >> (SOLD) Brooks Swift Chrome

[RBW] Re: Saddle setback, frame angles, riding position, riding style (was: Can we talk about Riv bike sizing again?)

Also, rode my Macho King yesterday and wasn't as comfortable as on my Sam Marcos, so the other question is what's off in the fit. I'm flexible enough for a lower handlebar setup, but that definitely puts more weight on the bars (if a person is more stretched out) -- You received this message

[RBW] FS: Brooks Saddles, Pauls, SRAM, etc

Cross post from I-Bob > I've sold a few more projects I've accumulated over the past few years, > because I'm content with my stable as it is. So here are the left overs... > > Brooks Swift Chrome Rails, slightly used still good - $75 shipped > > Brooks Swift Titanium Rails, new, older version

Re: [RBW] End of fall s24o - impressed by durability of Compass tires...

thanks super helpful! On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 1:30:04 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote: > > Absolutely! > > So the bags are both Carradice Camper Longflaps. On the rear I have my > sleeping bag stashed inside a waterproof compression bag made by Outdoor > Research. I was carrying a bulky

Re: [RBW] Re: Tech question.

That plastic ring says it's for BS78 shifters, which are 10 speed indexed (no friction option). FYI Tim On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 10:09 PM, dougP wrote: > This may be it: > > https://www.modernbike.com/shimano-sl-bs78-rear-shift-lever-boss-cover > > But this doesn't say how